Junior English: Introduction to Education: Module Two

Welcome to Module Two! This module asks you to consider the ways in which you learn best and the theories associated with the learning process. Please listen to the following introduction to gain a further context for your exploration.

A critical component of being a lifelong learner is knowing how one learns. Different people learn best in different ways. For example, some students may learn better listenting to a teacher discuss a topic, while other students may learn best with a hands-on application of the topic. A scholar and researcher from Harvard University by the name of Howard Gardner discovered that there are mutliple styles of learning. Please complete the Multiple Intelligence Assessment below to see what Howard Garder would say about your learning style.

Multiple Intelligence Assessment

Personality is a critical factor in the learning process. One of the most well-known personality tests is the Myers-Briggs Personality Test. Complete the Myers-Briggs Assessment below:

Myers-Briggs Assessment

Now that you have completed the two assessments above, it is important that you reflect on your results. Do you agree with the results? Do you disagree. Please answer a list of questions associated wtih the results you received from the two assessments by clicking here.

While it is important to reflect on your own self as a learner, it is is also quite pertinent to consider the major learning theories. In other words, it's is necessary to consider what scientists, psycholotists, and other researchers have discovered about the learning process. The research connected learning theory is often used as a driving force for designigning learning environments and curriculum in particular ways.

The video below provides an overview fo the major learning theories. It offers an important introduction that will provide you with a general understanding of each theory. Take notes as you watch this video because you will be required to submit an explanation of each theory presented.

You will now be asked to explain each of the theories presented in the video. The goal is that you have a general idea of each theory. Eventually, you will begin to explore and analyze more specific information associated with each theory. Please select the icon below and answer each question thoroughly:

You just investigated your learning style and some learning theories. Now it is time to consider the jobs of tomorrow. The McKinsey Consulting Company drafted the following report looking at the connection between school and jobs. Review the document. What theory of education best supports the needs of tomorrow?